News Archive: travel and tourism

13, 2012 January:

Fast snowfall sees French ski resorts flourish

Sustained heavy snowfall blanketed French ski slopes making the Christmas and New Year season far busier than expected, leading to a 75% occupancy rate across Alpine resorts, according to market analyst company Protourisme.

30, 2011 November:

France still one of world's top 10

France is still among the world's top 10 country brands, demonstrating resilience in the face of Eurozone challenges, according to the 2011 FutureBrand Country Brand Index (CBI). The index ranked France first for familiarity, as buyers get their skates on for French Alps property.

11, 2011 November:

Active living resorts in France for over 50's provide answer to housing shortage

As the over 50's housing market in the UK changes, seeing those entering the 'third age' form the fastest growing demographic group in the country according to the Knight Frank Retirement Housing Report 2010, considerable pressure is being placed on housing for the older generation.

27, 2011 September:

Has France finished Spain’s real estate reign?

France has replaced Spain as the most popular destination for second home buyers, say several new reports. Research by Savills shows that France is the favourite for second home owners, despite Spain’s dominance of TheMoveChannel.com’s Top of the Props. Has France finished Spain’s reign for good?

26, 2011 July:

Brit expats to benefit from new tax reforms

New UK treasury reforms could see retirees who live and own property abroad able to spend up to a third of their time back home each year without paying any tax.

15, 2011 July:

Méribel starts attracting summer season stayers

Méribel, best known for being a top winter ski destination, transforms into a totally different kind of playground in the summer months, providing intense scenery covered in brightly coloured flowers and rich green trees all lit up by the sparkling sunshine...

20, 2011 June:

Paris-Tokyo in two and a half hours on hypersonic jet

The plane is being developed by EADS in collaboration with Japan, and could carry 50-100 passengers.

16, 2011 June:

Bumper number of people to holiday in France

Champagne might be over the top, but a cautious celebration with a glass of rosé might be in order if you own a letting property in France. There could be a good season ahead.

03, 2011 June:

French Ryder Cup win boosts prospects for golf property

When it comes to great golfing holiday destinations, Spain has traditionally held the top position in Europe, but with this month's announcement of Paris pipping Madrid at the post to secure the 2018 Ryder Cup, it appears the tide may be turning in favour of France.

27, 2011 April:

Italy and France ask EU to revise Schengen border treaty

Italy and France asked the European Union today to revise the Schengen border treaty that permits passport-free travel through Europe to take into account "exceptional" situations like the recent massive flood of Tunisian immigrants.

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